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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.33, 1,358.31 and 674.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.33, 1,358.31 and 674.51 is: 1,008.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.33 : 1,358.31 = 674.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.33/1,358.31 = 674.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.33x = 1,358.31 × 674.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.33x = 916,193.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,193.68/908.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.66

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